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Harry Kane shines in England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:58 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Harry Kane shines in England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia

Summary

England commenced their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory against Croatia. Harry Kane delivered a standout performance, drawing praise from former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, who declared him England’s only world-class player. With this match, Kane added to his record, bringing his national team appearances to 115 and goals to 81. England's next fixture is scheduled against Ghana on June 23, as they aim to continue their success in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•England won 4-2 against Croatia in their World Cup opener
•Harry Kane praised as England's only world-class player by Rio Ferdinand
•Kane scored his 81st goal for the national team
•Next match for England is against Ghana on June 23

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England opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia. Following the match, a Premier League and England legend singled out one player for special praise.Former Manc...
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